Hines Ward may have hung up his football cleats for good when he retired from the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this year, but the two-time Super Bowl champion admits it may be time to dust off his dancing shoes for the upcoming all-star season of "Dancing With the Stars."

"If the fans wanted me to do another appearance on 'Dancing With the Stars' and defend my title, it's something I definitely have to consider and look into," Ward told Channel 4 Action News anchor Sally Wiggin by phone.

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Ward, who took home the season 12 Mirror Ball Trophy with partner Kym Johnson, is one of the former contestants mentioned on the show's website asking fans who they want to see return next season.

"The fans are the reason I won the Mirror Ball trophy, so, for me, if time permits and it works out with my schedule, it would be something I'd strongly consider if the fans want me to be on the show again," said Ward.

During Tuesday night's episode, host Tom Bergeron hinted previous champions could be returning to the ballroom.

The all-star season -- the show's 15th -- premieres this fall on ABC.

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